5.11 Tactical RUSH 12 2.0 Backpack 24L vs Sympl Commuter Pack 24L
The 5.11 Tactical RUSH 12 2.0 Backpack 24L is 24L and 1.4kg3.1lb; the Sympl Commuter Pack 24L is 24L and 1.45kg3.2lb. The 5.11 Tactical RUSH 12 2.0 Backpack 24L is 0.05kg0.1lb lighter. The 5.11 Tactical RUSH 12 2.0 Backpack 24L costs $104 less. The 5.11 Tactical RUSH 12 2.0 Backpack 24L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Sympl Commuter Pack 24L fits 36; under the seat, 1 and 1 of 26.
| Spec | 5.11 Tactical RUSH 12 2.0 Backpack 24L | Sympl Commuter Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $155Best | $259 |
| Volume | 24L | 24L |
| Weight | 1.4kg3.1lbBest | 1.45kg3.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 4% | 4% |
| Dimensions | 46×28×17cm18×11×6.5in | 45.7×30.5×19.1cm18×12×7.5in |
| Laptop | 15" | 16"Best |
| Compartments | 3 | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | Top-loading, top zip | Clamshell, clamshell main compartment, top access laptop compartment, tech caddy compartment, quick access front pocket |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | Yes | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 1050D nylon, plain weave, 9.53 oz/yd2, DWR C0, PU coated (2 sides), HeiQ Barrier Eco Dry | 100% recycled 420D CORDURA Ballistic Re/Cor nylon (Carbonate) with TPU coated lower and polycarbonate coated upper panels, 210D ripstop nylon lining, YKK AquaGuard exterior zippers, Duraflex hardware |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
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